mogul empire

A history of Islamic civilization in the early modern world that compares Islam's three greatest empires: the Ottomans, the Safavids, and the Mughals, discussing their origins and analyzing the rises, expansions, and transformation and decline of each.

Examines how international pirate, John Avery, sparked multinational capitalism in the seventeenth century.

"The 'decline' of the Mughal Empire, along with its power, wealth, stability, territoriality, and exquisite and surreal character, has engaged historians for several decades in a complex and contentious debate. This volume explores the divergent views and discussions that surround the withering of this empire and focuses on the different paradigms and assumptions that have shaped the interpretations of this decline"--Amazon.com.

A discussion of Shah Jahan, ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1628-1659, covering his ruthless oppression of rivals, promotion of artistic and architectural achievements such as the Taj Mahal, and other political and cultural influences.

A historically based novel about Babur, the son of a Moghul emperor, who for thirty-six years, set out to conquer Central Asia and break down plots against his crown.

Explores the history and architecture of India, featuring graphics, computer animation, and location footage. Examines how architectural glories such as the Taj Mahal reflect the character of the Indian people. Includes a graphic recreation of an Indus Valley City of the Second Millenium B.C.

An exploration of the Mogal Empire that focuses on the architecture, construction, and significance of the Taj Mahal.

History of the Mughal Dynasty that ruled in India during the sixteenth century and brought the Islamic religion and Persian culture to India.

Tells the story of Shah Jahan's Mogul ancestry, their defeats and conquests; and the building of the Taj Mahal, the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.